Pep Guardiola: Peter Crouch suggests that the Manchester City manager might come to regret his decision to sign a new contract.

In a surprising revelation, Pep Guardiola has disclosed that he advised Manchester City against making summer signings, a decision that could have significant implications for the club’s future.

TNT Sports pundit Peter Crouch has expressed concerns that Guardiola may come to regret extending his contract with the club for another two years. The Spaniard’s previous deal was set to expire at the end of the current season, but he put an end to speculation regarding his future in November by signing a new agreement that will keep him at the helm until 2027.

This announcement came during a challenging period for City, who are experiencing their worst run of form under Guardiola. The Premier League champions have struggled to find their rhythm, recently exiting the UEFA Champions League at the play-off stage and currently sitting fifth in the Premier League table.

Crouch believes that the task of rebuilding City’s squad could prove daunting for Guardiola. “I think he may regret signing a new deal,” he stated. “He doesn’t want to leave the club; he has created a dynasty, hasn’t he? He has built something incredible, and he has done well.”

The former England striker expressed genuine concern for Guardiola’s well-being, suggesting that the pressure of the situation could take a toll on him. “I worry for his health, genuinely, because I think there is a big job on his hands here,” Crouch added. “They have got top players if they can rediscover their form. Defensively, Kyle Walker has saved them on multiple occasions in the Champions League with his pace. I think a personnel overhaul is needed.”

As the race for a Champions League spot intensifies, City finds themselves in a precarious position. With the Premier League set to receive a fifth spot in the Champions League due to UEFA coefficient rankings, City’s current standing would be enough to secure a place in next year’s competition. However, the 2023 Champions League winners are tightly locked in a battle for fifth place, with just three points separating them from ninth-placed Aston Villa.

Fellow TNT Sports pundit Rio Ferdinand has noted that City’s unfamiliar low position appears to be taking a toll on Guardiola. “It looks like it is stressing the life out of him,” Ferdinand remarked. “He is 100% invested, and it seems to be weighing heavily on him, even when he is winning.”

Ferdinand pointed out that Guardiola has never faced a situation where he is looking up the table, desperately trying to stay competitive. “He has never been in this position, so that is one question he is going to have to answer next season. I think he has got the energy, but I think his team lacks the energy.”

Martin Keown echoed these sentiments, suggesting that Guardiola may be dissatisfied with his squad despite a busy January transfer window that saw the club spend £180 million. “Have they really improved that much?” Keown questioned. “I think he is just unhappy with the group he has got, and when they are not following, he goes in a different direction. He has only had one season where he hasn’t won a trophy, and we could be there again.”